1:30 PM Dec 18 LRN Newscast

A new rule approved by the Public Service Commission is aimed at streamlining the process for large projects like data centers to access energy. Under the new policy, utilities looking to build infrastructure to power those massive projects will no longer have to prove that the generation is the cheapest and most reliable on the market. Alaina DiLaura with the Alliance for Affordable Energy says the new policy is unfair to residents, who are already in the middle of an affordability crisis.

Cut 11 (11) “…enter the state.”

Louisiana is expected to make sure high-speed internet access is available to every Louisiana resident by 2028, which is two years earlier than initially expected. Connect LA executive director Veneeth Iyengar says with the increased access, Louisiana residents could see prices decrease for higher internet speeds.

Cut 8 (13) “…paying before.”

Need inspiration for those last-minute Christmas gifts? Advancing technology can help.

Cut 2 (35) “…I’m Andrew Greenstein.”

U-L Lafayette had quite a football season but it came to an end with a 20-13 loss to Delaware in the 68 Ventures Bowl yesterday. After the game, head coach Mike Desormeaux (DEZ-er-mo) said he was heartbroken for his players after they worked so hard to just miss the victory but…

Cut 4 (12) “…has been unbelievable.”

The Cajuns finish the season with a record of 6-and-7.